ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH -- M5700-6 2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE, 98%  -- 6810-00F025094
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:M5700-6 2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE, 98%
MSDS Date:10/28/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F025094
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(414) 273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:(414) 273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:THE FOXBORO COMPANY
Address:38 NAPONSET STREET
City:FOXBORO
Phone:617-534-8750
CAGE:59331

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
CAS:91-57-6
RTECS #:QJ9635000
Fraction by Wt: 98%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1630 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL, IRRITATION TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: IRRITATION &
    HARMFUL ABSORPTION. EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HARMFUL & IRRITATION TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: HARMFUL ABSORPTION &
    IRRITATION. EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION, P REFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:208F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL, OR
    POLYMER FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
    A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA
    & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, &
    CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
    DRY PLACE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR OSHA/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST: REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:HEAVY RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH, & RUBBER BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING RANGE: 93.2-96.8F. BOILING RANGE: 465.8-467.6F.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE SUPP

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CO, CO2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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